Rosemount Volleyball 2015 Parent / Player Meeting

Introductions Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Varsity- Smokey Vitek Calla Oftendahl Calla Oftendahl JV- Kirstee Rotty Sophomore- Courtney Clark 9 A – Alana Fritz 9 B – Mike Cassano Captains Captains Abby Nelson, Erin Slinde and Brittany McLean

Introductions (Cont.) Booster Club Booster Club President- Ryan and Colleen McLean Vice President- Lisa Nelson Treasurer- Cheryl Mackinac Secretary- Michelle Lienemann Ad Coordinator – Duane Slinde RHS Athletic Trainer RHS Athletic Trainer Ashley Bethke

RHS Volleyball Handbook Our guideline for improving our program, teams and players. Our guideline for improving our program, teams and players. Players are responsible for understanding and following. Players are responsible for understanding and following. Handbook is for RHS and should not be shown or provided to individuals outside of RHS Volleyball. Handbook is for RHS and should not be shown or provided to individuals outside of RHS Volleyball.

RHS Volleyball Policies Key Player Policies Provide necessary equipment: Provide necessary equipment: – T-shirts (no tank top or cut out shirts, shorts), Shorts for practice, Navy Mizuno Spandex for matches, Volleyball shoes and Knee pads – Running shoes for conditioning Attend at all team functions (practice, matches, tournaments, meetings, volunteer & fundraising events, etc). Attend at all team functions (practice, matches, tournaments, meetings, volunteer & fundraising events, etc). Embrace and exhibit our gym culture (Championship Behaviors). Embrace and exhibit our gym culture (Championship Behaviors). Maintain academic eligibility and abide by RHS Athletic code. Maintain academic eligibility and abide by RHS Athletic code. Be Respectful. Be Respectful. No Gossip. No Gossip. Meet / exceed your volunteer requirements. Meet / exceed your volunteer requirements.

RHS Volleyball Policies Playing Time and Team Movement Playing time is NOT guaranteed at any level. Playing time is NOT guaranteed at any level. Players can and will be moved up or down across teams based on injuries, team needs, performance and attitude. Players can and will be moved up or down across teams based on injuries, team needs, performance and attitude. Players may practice with one team but play at a different level. Players may practice with one team but play at a different level. Conflict Resolution Players are encouraged to talk to their coaches to resolve issues. Players are encouraged to talk to their coaches to resolve issues. No discussions with parents regarding playing time. No discussions with parents regarding playing time. Meetings with coaches to discuss an issue other than playing time must include player and parent. Meetings with coaches to discuss an issue other than playing time must include player and parent.

RHS Volleyball Policies Injuries Trainer, Ashley Bethke, is available Daily from 2:30-5:30, and available at all home JV and varsity games. Trainer, Ashley Bethke, is available Daily from 2:30-5:30, and available at all home JV and varsity games. Players need to advise coaches of any issues. Players need to advise coaches of any issues. If any athlete goes to the doctor, we need a note from the doctor clearing them to play/practice. If any athlete goes to the doctor, we need a note from the doctor clearing them to play/practice. Ashley’s contact information is found on the RHS school website. Located under the athletics tab, then click on athletic trainer Ashley’s contact information is found on the RHS school website. Located under the athletics tab, then click on athletic trainer Orthopedic is available weekly. Orthopedic is available weekly.

RHS Volleyball Policies General Parent Policies Support your daughter in whatever role they have with the team and program. Support your daughter in whatever role they have with the team and program. Follow and support our gym culture. Follow and support our gym culture. Allow coaches to coach. Allow coaches to coach. Respect coaches, players, officials, and other parents. Respect coaches, players, officials, and other parents. No Gossip at home, in the stands, or at events. No Gossip at home, in the stands, or at events. Volunteer and participate. Volunteer and participate. No s. No s.

Communication and Information Website: Website: New, combined site with In-house, Travelling, JO and RHS. New, combined site with In-house, Travelling, JO and RHS. – Calendar, announcements, tournament schedules Subscribe to Google Listserv. Primary means of communication. Subscribe to Google Listserv. Primary means of communication.

Transportation 9 th Grade: Bus to and from most matches 9 th Grade: Bus to and from most matches – Bus to ISD 196 schools, no bus home. – 10/JV/V team bus to most away matches except district schools. 10/JV/V Bus to most matches 10/JV/V Bus to most matches – Bus home after some Varsity Games. – Players are required to take bus. Limited Busing to tournaments. Limited Busing to tournaments. Bus schedule is available on Schedule/Results Tab. Bus schedule is available on Schedule/Results Tab.

Financing RHS Volleyball School District provides funds for: School District provides funds for: – Gym time – Game Refs – Part of Coaching staff, transportation, tournament fees. – This budget has been reduced or stayed flat every year over the past 7 years. Booster Club funds Booster Club funds – Uniforms (Jersey, socks, Practice T) – Equipment (Nets, balls, carts, etc) – Events (Game events, team building, Alumni Game, etc.) – Remainder of Tournament fees and Coaching staff. Volleyball program does not get any funds associated with RHS Sports registration fees. Volleyball program does not get any funds associated with RHS Sports registration fees.

Booster Club Non-profit organization that supports the RHS Volleyball program by: Non-profit organization that supports the RHS Volleyball program by: – Coordinating events that improve the overall experience for players and parents (Senior night, tournament snacks, alumni game, Leprechaun Days parade etc.) – Provide funding necessary to operate the RHS Volleyball program. Including coaches, balls, uniforms, equipment, and events. – Coordinate fundraising efforts like Presidents Day and other tournaments, Cub bagging, program sponsors and other donations, etc. Parent Volunteers and Donations are key to the Booster Club’s and our program’s success! Parent Volunteers and Donations are key to the Booster Club’s and our program’s success! Meetings are first Monday of each month, 7:00 pm at T.O.P.S. Pizza. All Parents are welcome. Meetings are first Monday of each month, 7:00 pm at T.O.P.S. Pizza. All Parents are welcome.

Financing RHS Volleyball On average the Booster Club donates approx. $12,000 per season. On average the Booster Club donates approx. $12,000 per season. With 50 players in the program that amounts to $250 per player. With 50 players in the program that amounts to $250 per player. In 2011, a player fee was introduced to cover part of the costs and to: In 2011, a player fee was introduced to cover part of the costs and to: – reduce fundraising efforts by parents and players – stabilize funding Player Fees will remain the same for 2015 season. Player Fees will remain the same for 2015 season. Continue to migrate toward more player-driven fundraising: Continue to migrate toward more player-driven fundraising: – Cub Bagging – IM Volleyball League – Youth Queen League Volunteer Commitment is a critical and a requirement for all families (parents and players) Volunteer Commitment is a critical and a requirement for all families (parents and players)

Parent Volunteer Needs & Expectations Player Fees Player Fees – Varsity / JV Team $110 – 10 th Grade Team $90 – 9 th Grade Teams $75 Player Volunteer Requirements Player Volunteer Requirements – Varsity – 5 Events per Player – JV – 4 Events per Player – 10 th Grade Team – 3 Events per Player – 9A&9B – 2 Events per Player – See website for requirements met by player to date PLUS attendance at Required Events PLUS attendance at Required Events – Presidents Day Festival: February – Cub Bagging: December – Leprechaun Days Parade: July

Parent Volunteer Needs & Expectations Parent volunteers remain critical to our Booster Club Parent volunteers remain critical to our Booster Club We can not keep our fees low without the continued great support of generous families – please consider volunteering and/or additional financial contributions!! We can not keep our fees low without the continued great support of generous families – please consider volunteering and/or additional financial contributions!! There are numerous opportunities to volunteer during and in- between seasons. There are numerous opportunities to volunteer during and in- between seasons. See website for detailed information about available opportunities and to sign up for those opportunities. See website for detailed information about available opportunities and to sign up for those opportunities.

One of our 6 Coaches One of our 6 Coaches Monogramed Rosemount Irish backpacks for all new players Monogramed Rosemount Irish backpacks for all new players Practice T-shirts for all players Practice T-shirts for all players Game socks for all players Game socks for all players New Balls New Balls Conditioning Equipment Conditioning Equipment New Uniform accrual New Uniform accrual Game Events Game Events 2015 Booster Club Investments

Elsmore Sport Shop, link available on website Elsmore Sport Shop, link available on website Ordering window: August 17 th through August 26 th Ordering window: August 17 th through August 26 th All players receive T-shirt and 1 pair of games socks. No need to order via the website unless they would like to have extras. First time players will also receive an RHS Volleyball Backpack. All players receive T-shirt and 1 pair of games socks. No need to order via the website unless they would like to have extras. First time players will also receive an RHS Volleyball Backpack. All Players need Navy Mizuno Spandex for matches. All Players need Navy Mizuno Spandex for matches. Parent and Player Volleyball Apparel

Upcoming Dates THIS WEEK Thursday 6:00 pm Team / Individual Pictures Thursday 6:00 pm Team / Individual Pictures Saturday Lakeville South Scrimmage (JV/V) Saturday Lakeville South Scrimmage (JV/V) NEXT WEEK Wednesday V/JV RHS Scrimmage Wednesday V/JV RHS Scrimmage 10/9A/9B Lakeville Scrimmage w/Bus 10/9A/9B Lakeville Scrimmage w/Bus Good Sense Fundraiser Good Sense Fundraiser Saturday First Match Varsity Match Hopkins Saturday First Match Varsity Match Hopkins